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dedicate
[ded-i-keyt, ded-i-kit]
verb (used with object)
to set apart and consecrate to a deity or to a sacred purpose.
The ancient Greeks dedicated many shrines to Aphrodite.
to devote wholly and earnestly, as to some person or purpose.
He dedicated his life to fighting corruption.
Synonyms: , ,to offer formally (a book, piece of music, etc.) to a person, cause, or the like in testimony of affection or respect, as on a prefatory page.
(loosely) to inscribe a personal signature on (a book, drawing, etc., that is one's own work), usually with a salutation addressing the recipient.
to mark the official completion or opening of (a public building, monument, highway, etc.), usually by formal ceremonies.
to set aside for or assign to a specific function, task, or purpose.
The county health agency has dedicated one inspector to monitor conditions in nursing homes.
adjective
dedicate
/ ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt, ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtərɪ, ˈdɛdɪkətərɪ, -trɪ /
verb
(often foll by to) to devote (oneself, one's time, etc) wholly to a special purpose or cause; commit wholeheartedly or unreservedly
(foll by to) to address or inscribe (a book, artistic performance, etc) to a person, cause, etc as a token of affection or respect
(foll by to) to request or play (a record) on radio for another person as a greeting
to assign or allocate to a particular project, function, etc
to set apart for a deity or for sacred uses; consecrate
adjective
an archaic word for dedicated
Other 51Թ Forms
- dedicator noun
- overdedicate verb (used with object)
- prededicate verb (used with object)
- rededicate verb (used with object)
- ˈ徱ˌٴǰ noun
- dedicatory adjective
- ˌ徱ˈٱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dedicate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“We are dedicated to ensuring that every SDM location remains a safe and sacred space for our community,” the owners wrote.
"I've been training, dedicated and following a good structure - the same as my brothers - from an early age. Winning a second title in two days is the result of having done this my whole life."
There are more than half a dozen dedicated assisted stretching businesses in the area — and the trend, which began to swell nationwide in 2017-18, only seems to be growing.
But the alternative for someone like Marais, founder of the nonprofit Saving the Survivors, which is dedicated to treating wounded wildlife species, is worse.
Two city centre exhibitions dedicated to the achievements of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are set to celebrate "a true Brummie icon", organisers say.
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